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Democratic Symbols
In ancient Athens, symbols were used to promote religious and democratic ideals and beliefs. Thousands of years later these symbols helped to define the United States.
History Hit
A History of Unbelief: Atheism in ancient times, Part 2
Are there any examples of Greeks who said they didn't believe? Were there any Greeks who were recognized as being Atheist? Was Greece a less religious culture than Rome? A History of Unbelief, Part 2
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Act 1 Summary
Theseus is excitedly preparing to marry Hippolyta. Meanwhile, Hermia and Lysander are upset because Hermia’s father wants her to marry Demetrius instead. To complicate everything, Helena, another young Athenian, has a huge crush on...
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Greek Theatres
The ancient Greek drama was a theatrical culture that flourished in ancient Greece from 700 BC. The city-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political, and military power during this period, was its center, where it was...
Kult America
Do Tourists Destroy History?
On today's episode of Kult America we visit Athens, Greece to see what remains of the city's past. I had many romantic ideas of what Greece would offer but in truth it was hard to enjoy as the surplus of tourists was extremely...
Curated Video
Athens: a City of the Old and the New
Discover the vibrant mix of history, culture, and modernity in Athens, Greece. Explore the ancient temples and breathtaking views alongside hip cafes and trendy bars. Don't miss the opportunity to relax in the beautiful National Gardens...
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The Battle of Athens and Gun Control
The story of how the Second Amendment was used in a fight against democracy, during the Battle of Athens, Tennessee.
IT'S HISTORY
THEMISTOCLES - Hero from Salamina I IT'S HISTORY
Themistocles - an Athenian politician, a prominent strategist and ... a fugitive. In this episode we will tell you the story of this extraordinary hero from Salamina who was forced to leave Athens in the last years of his life. How much...
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Greek Theatre, Delos Island
The ancient Greek drama was a theatrical culture that flourished in ancient Greece from 700 BC. The city-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political, and military power during this period, was its center, where it was...
Intelligence Squared
Mary Beard: How did Roman Citizenship work?
Mary Beard: "Rome is rough, it's real, it's open, it's us"Mary Beard: "Rome is rough, it's real, it's open, it's us"
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Greece, Delos Island
Delos Island is one of the smallest of the Cyclades, an ancient centre of religious, political, and commercial life in the Aegean Sea. Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the...
60 Second Histories
Trade & Money in Ancient Greece
This short video describes what bartering is and looks at the emergence of money and coinage due to trade.
Independent Producers
Citizenship in Athens
In ancient Greece, people were thrown out or ostracized from the city because they broke the rules. Anyone could get ostracized – kicked out of the city for 10 years – based on voting done by the citizens using broken pieces of pottery....
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Emperor Hadrian: Face & History Revealed, Along with Lover Antinous
Hadrian is considered to be one of Rome's "Five Good Emperors." But he was a man of many shades of grey. After a shaky beginning to his rule, Hadrian embarked on some truly amazing building projects, and stopped the aggressive...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of Love
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complexities of love in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See that these humorous characters and situations can cause us to deepen our understanding of love and how we behave when...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Act 4 Summary
Finally, as Titania and the young Athenians are sleeping in the forest, Oberon and Puck start to fix all the chaos that has been unleashed. Has all the confusion just been a dream, after all?
Watch our summary of A Midsummer Night’s...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? The Parthenon
Learn more about how the Parthenon has been used over time.
Next Animation Studio
Belarus forcefully diverts flight carrying journalist
A Ryanair plane headed from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Belarus on Sunday, where a dissident journalist who had been aboard was then seized.
60 Second Histories
Religion in Ancient Greece
A priestess talks through some of the Greek gods and how they were worshipped, in particular Athena and the Parthenon
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The Enigmatic Epimenides of Crete
Let's delve into the intriguing world of notable thinkers and explore the life and contributions of Epimenides of Crete. Known for his mind-boggling illusions and tricks, Epimenides holds a semi-mythical status in history. Join us as we...
The March of Time
ELAS against Royalists
MOT 1944: ATHENS GREECE: Greek Resistance fighters arming in street against Royalist Police. British troops trying to get into position. Tank in narrow city street firing. Soldiers firing weapons mortars. RAF Airplane strafing. British...
Weird History
The Most Ruthless Female Rulers In History
When most people picture a dictator, the first thought that comes to mind is usually of a strongman in military regalia. Seldom does one picture a dictator as a woman, and for good reason. There really hasn't been a female dictator in...
Easy Languages
We Explore Athens Using the Randonautica App! | Easy Greek 79
We Explore Athens Using the Randonautica App! | Easy Greek 79 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...
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Ancient Greek Theater
Greece was home to hundreds of open-air arenas where citizens came together to discuss the important issues of the day. Like Broadway today, they were a place for both entertainment and important social commentary.